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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 422.22 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 422.22 and 127.44 is: 191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 422.22 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/422.22 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 422.22 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 53,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,807.72/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.12

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